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Multiple Intelligences: Definitions |
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The Multiple Intelligences Theory provides the
concept of intelligences and human capacities. It proposes that we
all have eight distinctive but coordinated intelligences, each related
to different aspects of our culture and different parts of the brain.
An “intelligence” is defined as “a biopsychological
potential to process information that can be activated in a cultural
setting to solve problems or create products that are of value
in a culture."
The eight intelligences identified
by MI theory are: linguistic, logical-mathematical,
musical, bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, interpersonal,
intrapersonal, and naturalist.
While children
all respond in their own ways to various types
of stimuli and certain intelligences develop more
than others,
every child's intelligences can be improved if
both teachers and parents use quality resources
and good practices at home and at
school. LT provides the necessary tools and resources
to allow children to explore and develop their
talents in an integrated
way.
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Interpersonal intelligencel |
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"Denotes a
person's capacity to understand the intentions,motivations
and desires of other people, and consequently, to
work effectively with others."
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Intrapersonal intelligence |
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"Involves
the capacity to understand oneself, to
have an effective work model of oneself-including
one's own desires, fears, and capacities-and
to use such information effectively in
regulating one's
own life."
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Linguistic intelligence |
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"Involves sensitivity to spoken and
written languages, the ability to learn languages, and
the capacity to use languages to accomplish certain goals."
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Musical intelligence |
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"Entails skill in the performance,
composition, and appreciation of musical patterns."
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Logical-Mathematical intelligence |
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"Involves the capacity to analyze
problems logically, carry out mathematical operations
and investigate issues scientifically."
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Spatial intelligence |
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"Features the potential to recognize
and manipulate the patterns of wide space (those used,
for instance by pilots and navigators), as well as the
patterns or more confined areas (such as those of graphic
artists, chess players or surgeons)."
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Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence |
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"Entails the potential of using one's
own body or parts of the body (like the hand or the mouth)
to solve problems or fashion products."
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Naturalist intelligence |
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"Designates the expertise
in the recognition and classification of
numerous species-the
flora and fauna-of one's own environment.
This discrimination can be mobilized among
cars, sneakers,
and the like."
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